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Edith Muthoni Muchiri & another v Cecilia Wamuyu Nyaga & 5 others; Susan Wanjira Nyaga (Applicant) [2021] KEELC 2093 (KLR)

[2021] KEELC 2093 (KLR) Environment & Land Court
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Court
Environment & Land Court
Case number
2093
Citation
[2021] KEELC 2093 (KLR)
Decided
23 July 2021
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureAppeal and Inhibition
Holding

The Court granted leave to appeal and issued an order for inhibition pending the hearing and determination of the appeal.

Facts

Susan Wanjira Nyaga is the wife of deceased NYAGA GACHOKI CHII, who was the initial owner of land parcel NGARIAMA/KABARE/391. The land was sub-divided into 7 parcels, and the Applicant claims her share in the sub-divided parcels.

Issues

  1. Ownership of land parcels NGARIAMA/KABARE/1902-1907
  2. Validity of sub-divided land ownership
  3. Right to appeal the 2019 ruling
  4. Inhibition of further dealings on the land

Reasoning

The Court found that the Applicant's application was well-founded and that the 2019 ruling was irregular. The Court also noted that the land had been sub-divided and that the Applicant wished to protect her interest in the sub-divided parcels.

Outcome

Appeal granted and inhibition issued

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Inhibition of further dealings on the land parcels pending the appeal

Remedies

  • Protection of the Applicant's interest in the sub-divided land parcels
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